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India probably remains sceptical of Chinas actions and motives. Continued mutual distrust and other irritants almost certainly limit the bilateral relationship, the report added
Floods victims receive land certificate on permanent housing: BNPB
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that victims of flash floods and landslides in Aceh, West ...
BNPB to finish temporary homes in Agam before schools reopen
Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has set a target to complete the construction of temporary ...
Indonesia taps literature, cuisine to boost cultural diplomacy
Indonesia is strengthening its cultural diplomacy by harnessing literature and gastronomy as key sources of soft power, ...
Indonesia enforces zero tolerance for illegal food imports
The Indonesian government has emphasized zero tolerance for illegal food imports, warning that such practices undermine ...
Assam: Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught after crossing border in Sribhumi district
Guwahati: Seven Bangladeshi nationals were detained near the IndiaBangladesh international border in Assams Sribhumi district, officials said, prompting renewed scrutiny of border security arrangements. Members of the Village Defence Party intercepted the group at Manatoli village under the Mahishasan border belt during routine patrolling. Officials said the individuals had crossed into Indian territory from the [] The post Assam: Seven Bangladeshi nationals caught after crossing border in Sribhumi district appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Will the Myitsone Dam Project Be Restarted?
In this weeks talk, our editors argue that reviving the deeply unpopular, profoundly destructive Myitsone Dam project is the price the junta must pay for Chinas support.
Indonesia brings home four smuggled orangutans from Thailand
The Forestry Ministry and the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok have repatriated four Sumatran orangutans (Pongo abelii) ...
Indonesia aims to exceed 2026 FLPP subsidized housing target
The Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Minister Maruarar Sirait said the distribution of the Housing Financing ...
Jakarta Police sterilize Cathedral Church ahead of Christmas mass
The Mobile Brigade Unit of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police deployed the Bomb Disposal Unit, the Chemical, Biological, ...
Myanmar Junta Using Brutal Violence to Force People to Vote: UN
While the regime is threatening people to force them to vote, resistance groups are intimidating them in order to prevent them from casting their ballot, warns UN human rights chief.
Indonesian ministries partner to enhance migrant worker quality
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology (Diktisaintek) has formalized a partnership with the Ministry ...
Myanmar Nationals Caught With 10 Drones in Bangkok
The four, who lacked valid documentation, confessed they had been ordered to smuggle the bulky cargo drones home to Myanmar in pieces and deliver them to their boss.
Indonesia files complaint over Bonnie Blue's act at its London embassy
The Indonesian Embassy in London has lodged a formal complaint against adult film actress Tia Emma Billinger after she ...
Indonesia eyes US$7.1 billion exports from transmigration zones
Indonesias Transmigration Minister M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara said transmigration zones across the country ...
Governor confirms East Java readiness for sugar self-sufficiency
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa confirmed the province's readiness to achieve national sugar ...
Indonesia's transmigration zones to draw Rp240 trillion investment
Indonesia's Transmigration Minister M. Iftitah Suryanagara reported that 50 companies have expressed interest in ...
Trump's AI hiring campaign draws interest from 25,000 hopefuls
Previous U.S. presidents have launched similar initiatives to bring tech talent into government, including former President Joe Biden
Indonesias FLPP Housing Financing Hits Record High in 2025
The Indonesia Public Housing Savings Management Agency (BP Tapera) announced that the distribution of the Housing ...
Australian lawmakers approve sweeping new state gun laws, protest ban
The reforms passed the upper house of the New South Wales Parliament early on Wednesday by a vote of 18 to eight
HARMAN to Acquire ZFs ADAS Business
-HARMAN International, a global leader in automotive technology and lifestyle audio, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of ...
Netanyahu sought a plan to evade October 7 attack responsibility: ex-aide
A former close aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that immediately following the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, he was ordered to figure out how the premier could evade responsibility for the security breach
Watch: Christmas celebrations from around the world
RI increases carbon stock by 34,478 Tons of CO2 via Norway partnership
The Indonesian government (RI) has increased carbon stocks across 17,436.18 hectares of land through the planting of ...
Govt to require cooperative studies at higher education institutions
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto said his ministry plans to make cooperative ...
Ministry boosts industrial collaboration through industrial gathering
The Center for Standardization and Industrial Services for Handicrafts and Batik (BBSPJIKB), a working unit under the ...
Govt sends 100 tons of logistics daily for Sumatra flood-hit residents
The Indonesian government is sending an average of 100 tons of logistical aid daily from Jakarta for flood-affected ...
Govt targets Aceh temporary housing completed in February 2026
The government targeted the temporary shelters for flood and landslide victims in Aceh to be completed in early ...
Indonesia to finalize producer waste responsibility rules in 2026
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) stated that regulations governing producers obligations to manage waste, known ...
-Modon Holding PSC (Modon) today announced a new joint venture to deliver Harborside 4, a 54-story ...
W. Sumatra sends 1.5 tons of rendang aid to Aceh, North Sumatra
The West Sumatra Provincial Government sent 1.5 tons of beef rendang to Aceh and North Sumatra Provinces, as areas ...
Soekarno-Hatta airport ready for 2026 Christmas-New Year travel surge
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has confirmed that all services at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in ...
BMKG maps out areas prone to heavy rain for year-end holiday period
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has mapped out areas prone to heavy rainfall during the ...
Indonesia sets up Debottlenecking Task Force to ease business hurdles
The Indonesian government has established a Debottlenecking Task Force to address various obstacles faced by businesses ...
Indonesia allocates Rp2 trillion to boost textile, furniture exports
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa allocated a budget of Rp2 trillion (around US$119.1 million) to ...
Indonesia prepares blue carbon zoning for Derawan waters, E Kalimantan
The Marine Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) prepared a zoning plan for specific Blue Carbon National Strategic ...
Greta Thunberg arrested in London while supporting hunger-striking pro-Palestinian activists
The protests were part of a larger demonstration in which two other activists sprayed red paint in front of an insurance company in the City of London, the area of central London known as the hub of Britain's financial services industry
Indonesia to issue 1.35 million free halal certificates in 2026
The Indonesian government provided 1.35 million free halal certificates for micro and small enterprises (MSEs) by 2026, ...
Thousands of new Epstein-linked documents released by U.S. Justice Department
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has blamed the delay on the need to redact the identities of Epstein's more than 1,000 victims from the hundreds of thousands of documents and photos in the government's possession
PM Shehbaz offers talks to Imran Khan's party to ease political tension
Shehbaz Sharif made the offer while presiding over a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad after recent overtures by the opposition leaders
Gov't audits 100 firms in Aceh, North and West Sumatra after disaster
The Environment Ministry (KLH) is conducting environmental audits on 100 business units in Aceh, North Sumatra, and ...
Indonesian military leads flood cleanup in South Tapanuli, Sumatra
The Indonesian Military disaster response task force of Yon Armed 2/Kilap Sumagan carried out clean-up operations at ...
Minister pushes 70,000-hectare sugarcane expansion in East Java
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman set a target of developing 70,000 hectares of sugarcane plantations in East ...
Swiss court admits climate case by Indonesian Pari Island fishermen
A Canton of Zug court, Switzerland, has accepted a climate lawsuit filed by four fishermen from Pari Island, Indonesia, ...
PM Shehbaz offers talks to Imran Khans party to ease political tension
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday offered talks to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf to ease political tension in the country, days after the party founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in jail each in a corruption case. Shehbaz made the offer while presiding over a federal cabinet Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Govt ensures legal guarantee for academics in environmental audits
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto has assured that the government provides legal ...
Ministry explores skilled worker placement with IM Japan
Deputy Minister for Migrant Worker Protection Christina Aryani explored cooperation in placing Indonesian migrant ...
Junta-Organized Election Will Reach Barely Half of Myanmar
Region by region, state by state, The Irrawaddy breaks down the parts of the country where the regime will be able to hold its electionand the picture does not inspire confidence.
Russian strike on Ukraine kills 4-year-old child, two other people
A Russian strike on Ukraine killed at least three people, including a child, as President Zelensky urged Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow
Indonesia, India team up to curb deadly EEHV in Sumatran elephants
Indonesias Ministry of Forestry is collaborating with India-based Vantara Conservation Center to prevent deaths ...
Indonesia expects 1.45 million foreign tourists over year-end holidays
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the government projects around 1.45 million foreign tourists will visit ...
Indonesia intensifies cleanup of flood debris across Sumatra
Indonesias Forestry Ministry is intensifying efforts to clear piles of wood and mud left by recent floods in ...
Indonesia targets March 2026 completion of Sumatra enviro review
The Ministry of Environment aims to complete the environmental impact evaluation in disaster-affected areas of Sumatra ...
Myanmar Junta Moves to Criminalize Opposition to China-Backed Megaprojects
Warning came on the same day as regime floated restart of the long-suspended Myitsone Dam in war-torn Kachin State.
Ministries team up to bolster village co-ops' role as economic drivers
The Ministry of Cooperatives is collaborating with four ministries and one agency to strengthen the role of Red and ...
Minister orders transport safety review after Semarang bus crash
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has emphasized that his side ...
BGN says students not forced to collect free meals during holidays
Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Nanik Sudaryati Deyang emphasized that her office does not force ...
Jakarta Cathedral prepares 5,000 seats for Christmas celebrations
Jakarta Cathedral Church has prepared a seating capacity of around 5,000 for those who will take part in the series of ...
Indonesia backs livestock investment for Aceh's post-flood recovery
Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman expressed support for investment in chicken feed and dairy farming in Aceh ...
YLKI urges businesses not to reject cash payments amid digital shift
Indonesias Consumers Foundation (YLKI) has urged businesses not to reject cash payments, warning that reliance ...
Indonesian Navy receives new frigate KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321
The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has received its newest frigate, KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, from shipbuilder Fincantieri ...
Minister ensures rail readiness for holiday travel surge
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono and the president director ...
Min Aung Hlaing: Myanmars Military Ruler Overseeing Election
Persona non grata in much of the world, widely derided as incompetent, the diminutive junta boss hopes to legitimize his power through polls that start this week.
Indonesia, US reach agreement on reciprocal trade deal substance
Indonesia and the United States (US) have agreed on the substance of the Agreements on Reciprocal Trade (ART) ...
U.S. lawmakers condemn killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned the targeted mob killing of Dipu Chandra Das, amid rising instability and unrest
Indonesia unveils fashion program to boost local brand competitiveness
Indonesias Ministry of Creative Economy has launched the Fashion Incubation Program 2025 to strengthen the ...
Controversial Myanmar election wins Chinas vote of confidence
China fully supports the polland hopes to influence formation of a civilian government afterward, observers say.
Minister stresses synergy to ensure safe year-end holiday travel
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stressed that synergy among ministries and government agencies is key to ...
'Call of Duty' co-creator Vince Zampella killed in car crash
His studios created some of the world's best-selling video games, and Zampella was considered an innovator in first-person military shooter style games
-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) has launched TCD2400DG, a ...
Indonesia, US target late January for reciprocal trade agreement
Indonesia expects President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump to sign a reciprocal trade agreement by ...
Minister eyes 300 firms to launch Women Workers' Protection Centers
Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzitargets 300 large companies to set up Women ...
Indonesia's ministries join forces to boost sports tourism
Indonesias Tourism and Youth and Sports ministries have signed a memorandum of understanding to ...
Indonesia strengthens tourism sector with environmental push
Indonesias Tourism and Environment ministries signed a cooperation agreement on Monday in Jakarta to ...
Borobudur to feature traditional games and cultural shows for holiday
The number of visitors to Borobudur Temple in Magelang District, Central Java, during the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New ...
Infrastructure, weather readiness key to holiday travel: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyonosaid weather vigilance ...
Mercedes-Benz agrees to pay $149.6 million to settle multistate emissions allegations
The States alleged that Mercedes installed the devices because it couldn't reach design and performance goals, such as fuel efficiency, while complying with emissions standards.
Indonesia-Eurasian trade deal to boost small businesses: minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso said the IndonesiaEurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreement (Indonesia-EAEU FTA) ...
Bangladesh unrest LIVE: High Commission in Delhi stops visa services citing security situation
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and Congress leaders stage protests outside Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata against the alleged attack on Hindus
Trump says it would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to leave power
Well, I think it probably would... Thats up to him what he wants to do. I think itd be smart for him to do that. But again, were gonna find out, says U.S. President Donald Trump
Indonesia's rice stock set to hit record 3.5 mln tons in 2025
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday that the government's rice reserve (CBP) is ...
Lebanon says 3 killed in Israeli strike on vehicle near Sidon
An Israeli Military statement said the Army struck several Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Sidon
Iran says missile programme defensive, non-negotiable
Irans missile programme was developed to defend Irans territory, not for negotiation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference
Protests erupt across Assam over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
Guwahati: A strong wave of public outrage swept across several parts of Assam on Monday evening as student bodies, socio-religious organisations, and community groups staged coordinated protests against the alleged persecution of minority Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh. The protests were triggered by reports of rising violence, including the killing of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra [] The post Protests erupt across Assam over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
USA EPA Approval Conditions Accepted for Graphene Coating THERMAL-XR(R)
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (GMG or the Company) is pleased to provide a ...
USPA Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aydinli Hazir Giyim San. Tic. A.S. (Aydinli Group) by HRK ...
Watch: English police deploy shields to capture runaway goat
Indonesia's new fiscal policy: Growth first, levies later
Under President Prabowo Subianto's leadership, the Indonesian government has made raising the ratio of tax revenue ...
Indonesia seals FTA with EAEU, eyes wider Eurasian market access
The Indonesian government on Sunday (December 21) signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union ...
BKKPN monitors marine ecosystem amid Gili Meno abrasion project
The Kupang National Marine Conservation (BKKPN) Area Office is monitoring the sustainability of marine ecosystems amid ...
